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Week 5 Abortion Annotated Bibliography ETHC445N-60342 12/3/2023

Abortion is commonly characterized by various descriptions, but ultimately it is a method to terminate a pregnancy that is undesired or unexpected. Over the years, this treatment has been considered a controversial and socially unacceptable topic. Various demographic cohorts hold distinct perspectives on the topic of abortion. There exist pro-abortion factions as well as anti-abortion factions, with the latter going to the extent of staging protests outside abortion facilities such as Planned Parenthood. The Roe vs Wade case was a prominent national case regarding abortion. In the 1973 case of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the human fetus does not have the right to legal protection and, as a result, abortion is considered lawful (Ruggiero, 1992). The question of abortion has gained significant attention recently, since numerous states have enacted laws criminalizing abortion and even imposing imprisonment on women who experience miscarriages, regardless of culpability. Women are resorting to dangerous and excessive methods to undergo this surgery, resulting in unnecessary harm and an increased number of fatalities. An intriguing aspect of this subject is the predominant involvement of men in advocating for the criminalization of abortion. Affirmative, gentlemen. Humans lacking reproductive organs. Certain malevolent persons are actively removing certain provisions, such as the allowance of abortions in cases where the pregnancy is a result of incest or rape. It is now being asserted that even in cases of rape, women are obligated to carry their pregnancies to term. This theory is truly one of the most disturbing and intricate concepts on this planet, particularly when proposed by individuals who lack reproductive functions. There is a growing emphasis on the correlation between this issue and women's lack of autonomy over their own bodies. There is a growing realization that the government is reversing its stance on a previously accepted legal and

moral issue, and adopting an opposing position. "Conversely, abortion was previously considered morally acceptable, but it is now regarded as morally unacceptable." The other person retorts, "That statement is absurd." If an activity was morally incorrect ten years ago, it remains morally incorrect today; and if it was not morally incorrect back then, it is not morally incorrect now (Ruggiero, 1992). Annotations: Nuccetelli, S. Abortion for fetal defects: two current arguments. Med Health Care and Philos 20, 447–450 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11019-017-9765-2 In this article, Nuccetelli (2017) explores the question of whether parents have the right to terminate the life of their unborn child who may be born with disabilities. Advocates of this viewpoint believe that it would be morally incorrect to bring a kid into existence, fully aware that the child would be unable to lead a typical life. "Carrying a pregnancy with severe fetal defects to term will increase the total amount of harm over wellbeing for all concerned. Therefore, carrying a pregnancy with severe fetal defects to term is immoral" (Nuccetelli, pg.448). Opponents of selective abortion argue that not all individuals with disabilities will lead a typical life. Despite living with a disability, many persons have achieved significant accomplishments. 10 things you need to know about abortion laws in the US . Amnesty International. (2021, October 11). https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2019/06/abortion-laws-in-the-us-10-things-you-n eed-to-know/ The author of this paper primarily examined the various facets of abortion that are presently under scrutiny in the United States. The legislation's imposition of stricter regulations

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on women seeking this surgery is exacerbating the negative consequences. Women will seek alternative means of escape when their existing safe options are being eliminated. Certain states prohibit the provision of abortion operations, even in cases when the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest. These states essentially have a complete prohibition on the surgery. Selective abortion as moral failure? revaluation of the feminist case for reproductive rights in a disability context: Disability studies quarterly . Selective Abortion as Moral Failure? Revaluation of the Feminist Case for Reproductive Rights in a Disability Context | Disability Studies Quarterly. (n.d.). https://dsq-sds.org/index.php/dsq/article/view/3885/4213 In this article, McKinney presents her viewpoint on abortion as a manifestation of moral inadequacy and argues that it contradicts the notion of safeguarding a woman's right to abortion. McKinney argues that selective abortion reinforces prevailing attitudes towards disadvantaged infants within the context of moral reasoning. "For them, choosing not to favor impairment is a sign of the prevalent negative perception that portrays disability as inherently tragic and/or overwhelmingly burdensome" (McKinney, 2016). McKinney contends that because to this social disapproval, mothers are not afforded sufficient opportunity to independently deliberate on their desire to care for a child with impairments. The replaceable fetus: A reflection on abortion and disability: Disability studies quarterly . The Replaceable Fetus: A Reflection on Abortion and Disability | Disability Studies Quarterly. (n.d.). https://dsq-sds.org/index.php/dsq/article/view/3239/3831

Manninen discusses the topic of terminating a pregnancy due to the possibility of the baby being born with a disability and explores the considerations parents may have regarding the ability to provide care for a disabled kid. Manninen supports the pro-choice stance, meaning she does not oppose abortion. However, she expresses concern about terminating a pregnancy solely due to the possibility of the baby having a disability. Manninen supports a woman's right to have an abortion, as she believes it is her prerogative to make decisions about her own body. Nevertheless, she perceives the issue with abortion to arise when a mother desires to terminate her pregnancy, as it implies that the life of a disabled kid is considered less significant than that of a non-disabled child. Crossley, M. (2015). Normalizing Disability in Families. The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics , 43 (2), 224-227. https://doi.org/10.1111/jlme.12236 In this paper, Crossley says that parents contemplating abortion for their kid should first take the time to carefully consider the diagnosis they obtained before making any impulsive choices. "Parents should consider their most valued aspects of relationships and evaluate whether the anticipated decline could diminish or improve the probability of strong parent-child connections." They may engage in introspection on their ability to parent a child who possesses a distinct characteristic that sets them apart. Crossley believes that having a disabled child will not necessarily make the lives of parents more difficult, but rather, it has the potential to enhance their bond. Instead of perceiving the kid's life as devoid of value, the parents should reassess the circumstances to determine if they are indeed capable of providing care for a crippled child.

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